Letters

It is such good news that Aldi have been given the green light to open a store in Holbeach. The new Aldi will terminate the economic stranglehold that Tesco has had on food shopping in this town since I moved here 17 years ago. Finally, some proper competition to help in these times of hardship. Michael MitchellStrawberry Fields DriveHolbeach St ...

I am feeling so pleased and proud for the people of Pinchbeck following some great successes by village groups and individuals in the Pride of South Holland Awards recently. This marvellous event, so capably organised by Jan Whitbourne for the eighth year running, was an extremely enjoyable afternoon of fun, laughter, praise and some tears, both of joy and sadness. ...

There has been a lot of conversation about Spalding Town centre and vehicles travelling through during pedestrianised times. I haven’t read all articles so if I am repeating things, I apologise. A lot reference the 10am-4pm restrictions but on market days – Tuesday and Saturday – the restriction is actually 2am-4pm. Most seem ignorant of this. Signage is an issue ...

I was wondering if any of your readers could possibly help me in tracking down Vera Janes. Vera was our neighbour in Essex for many years before she moved to Lincolnshire. We stayed in touch and used to speak on the phone. Recently I have been unable to contact her on the phone as there is no answer when I ...

I would like to thank the lady and two gentlemen who helped my husband and I when we fell over on Spalding Road, Holbeach on Sunday, February 19. You were all so very kind and helpful.We didn’t get your names but thank you so much.We really appreciate it. Mr & Mrs HerdHolbeach

Mr Battenham gives me far too much credit in his letter of February 23.I was only the cabinet member responsible for strategic planning at the time.I do admit to working with the late Paul Walls to prevent Woolram Wygate, Wygate Park, Monkshouse Lane and the Holland Park development from becoming the western relief road.Lincolnshire County Council was keen to join ...

I read with interest in your last publication (February 23rd), a letter which centred on matters regarding the Spalding western relief road, contained within it a comment was made stating that ‘total disrespect’ had been shown by two of the bodies involved in discussions regarding its construction prior to its eventual commencement plus comments from a South Holland district councillor ...

I would like to congratulate South Holland District Council on the work they have done at the playing field at the bottom of Chiltern Drive.They have transformed the area into a very pleasing place for people to visit especially children. Malcolm BiggadikeSherwood DriveSpalding

I read with interest the article about Spalding Blind Club closing its doors after all its good work. When my father passed away in 1992 my mother went through a very stressful time in her life, so my cousin who was involved with Boston Blind Club put her in touch with the Spalding branch. Two ladies, Joanie Simpson and Peggie ...

I could hardly believe what I was reading in Richard Rush’s article about Spalding Western Relief Road in your February 16 issue. When the road project was first announced we formed a protest group called SPARR (Spalding and Pinchbeck Against the Relief Road). We spent about a year trying to convince both SHDC and Lincolnshire County Council planners and councillors ...

After reading in last week’s Voice that a development was being approved out of the South East Lincs Plan I wonder how many more have gone through? I mean what was the point of the plan. Would love to know how much it all cost. It was only approved in 2019 and is already being abused. The South Holland planning ...

I am pleased to see OFGEM suspend the forced prepayment installations, albeit for six weeks, but this is so concerning. As Jan Shortt, General Secretary of the NPC recently commented. The National Pensioners Convention is grateful for the intervention of the Regulator at Ofgem in terms of the forced prepayment meter fiasco. However, the suspension is only for six weeks, ...

Award-winning local charity Tonic Health would like to thank all those who supported their inaugural Gala Evening on February 4th. Funds raised from the event are going to support the many community projects and groups run by Tonic Heath across the South Holland area. Michael Morris, chairman of trustees, would like to thank Lambs flowers for their donation of tulips ...

After reading your page three article ‘Yellow lines for trading estate’ it’s a pity that Lincolnshire County Council’s priorities are all wrong. Surely rather than painting yellow lines outside of people’s properties they should be concentrating on fixing the pot holes? I don’t see the point in these lines when they should be concentrating on fixing our roads and putting ...

The recent high profits reported by the energy companies is an affront and abuse of the Free Market Economy. Enterprises should be free to make a fair and reasonable profit, not abuse their market strengths by making excessive profits. The excessive high profits coincide with consumers being charged higher prices for their energy use. To mitigate against the higher prices ...

Recently Tesco Holbeach have removed the recycle points for various items. The next option for glass is in the public car park near Carter’s Park, ironically opposite the electric car charging points! This has become overflown, see photo above, and is now hazardous and likely to encourage vermin. It will be very challenging for the glass containers to be safely ...

The state pension age is currently 66, with plans already in place to increase this to 67 between 2026-2028, and to 68 between 2044-2046. However, recent reports suggest that the government is looking to bring in the rise much sooner. The National Pensioners Convention is fundamentally opposed to further rises in the state pension age. It is claimed that the ...

I wanted to say a huge thank you to the man who helped me after I slipped over and could not get back up again while walking on the path along Vernatt’s Drain two weeks ago. I’ve recently had to have a new left hip and right knee and I’m struggling with my balance at the moment. I love dog ...

I would like to thank everyone who attended the People’s Parade and Poppy Drop on Remembrance Sunday last year. I apologise for this extremely late thank-you but as you may know I have been suffering with illness since last October. I also had a fall and broke my hip, which didn’t help the situation. I spent several weeks in hospital ...

A short note to say a big thank you to the good folk of Spalding who came to my mum’s assistance on Saturday, January 28. A number of amazing people came to assist her after she fell and hurt herself in Red Lion Street, unfortunately we do not know all of your names to thank you individually, hopefully you will ...